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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.73, 23,837.07 and 10,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.73, 23,837.07 and 10,044 is: 15,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.73 : 23,837.07 = 10,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.73/23,837.07 = 10,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.73x = 23,837.07 × 10,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.73x = 239,419,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,419,531.08/15,899.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,058.09

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